Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 04-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63361	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35684	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
67146	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63361	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 08:30 and had pancakes for breakfast washed down with orange juice. Latrer on Matthew set off on foot towards Stoke. We cut through onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67143 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67143 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63361 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63361 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #22 to Longton. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Stafford. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35684 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 UJT. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35684 before it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Stafford

Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square. We stopped at Greggs on Greengate Street and Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back to the square and we ate the sausage roll and drank the Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 27 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 27 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Chaserider 622 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 622 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 36 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 36 in Stafford bus station

After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 67146 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63361 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we turned right Victoria Road and we continued onto Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 29-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
23	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35946	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35935	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67153	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. A new link road has opened in the Little Horton area of Bradford. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. Behind us we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 23 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 23 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Safeguard YJ19 ARU. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35941 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35941 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former East Riding Council minibus DG63 MXT. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. In Stafford we saw Select Bus 33 on a #7 to Moss Pit.

Select Bus 33 in Stafford

Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square. We stopped at Greggs on Greengate Street and Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back to the square and we ate the sausage roll and drank the Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Chaserider 64 on a #74 to Cannock.

Chaserider 64 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Select Bus 6 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 6 in Stafford bus station

Another vehicle seen was Select Bus 27 on a #877 to Wolverhampton.

Select Bus 27 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Select Bus 5 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 5 in Stafford bus station

We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw Select Bus 40 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 40 in Stafford bus station

Afterwards we saw Chaserider 625 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 625 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35935 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35935 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. Due to roadworks on the A34 roundabout we turned left onto the M6 link road and at the first roundabout we did a 180' turned and rejoined the A34. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67153 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went to do the shopping. transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Tillington / Stafford 20-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
35932	Hanley BS	Tillington, The Common	101	First Potteries
28	Tillington, The Common	Stafford, Chell Road	8	Select Bus
35935	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. Before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford rent-a-car BG72 UFA. We went downstairs and we saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street we continued up City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst waiting we saw white minibus CN55 AYU going towards Hanley. Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 44514 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Tillington. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 35932 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35932 in Hanley bus station

We got on and we booked to Tillington before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road and we saw Cabability minibus DG17 UYM parkd up at their depot. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We got to the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and past the roundabout where the new KFC has been built. We continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 DKN. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot up Pat Collins Funfairs. Matthew had his picture taken by one of the boards as theme park. There was a Funhouse, a ride called Superbowl, and another ride that went high into the sky with a star on top. Matthew also had a drink of Coke. When we had finished we walked up bus stop to the attraction. We stood at the stop to wait for next bus towards Newcastle. A short while later we saw Select Bus 28 on a #8 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. We set off along the path through to Mount Street and we continued onto Princes Street. We turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square to the Guildhall shopping centre. After a quick stop at Cash Converters. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street and we went in the Katharine House Hospice Shop. We continued to Home Bargains. Once we had finished we crossed over Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 27 on a #877 to Wolverhampton.

Select Bus 27 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw Select Bus 6 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 6 in Stafford bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 191 on a #826 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 191 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 30 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 30 in Stafford bus station

After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35935 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35935 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. Due to roadworks on the A34 roundabout we turned left onto the M6 link road and at the first roundabout we did a 180' turned and rejoined the A34. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station we continued along onto Barracks Road and we crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we went onto the one-way system on the A52. We veered left onto George Street and at the roundabout we went onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. As we travelled up we saw D&G Bus 781 on a #16 to Hanley. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had burger and fries and we had a can of Coke. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru. We chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 10-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35944	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35938	Stafford, Gatehouse Theatre	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
112	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Stafford. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Crackley.

First Potteries 63117 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35950 in Newcastle bus station

As expected it was required First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 DKN. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the Eastbound A51. We continued North through Burston and Sandon. We turned right onto the B5066 and we ran through Enson and we reached Hopton. We turned right onto the A513 and we turned left onto the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We stopped at pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Greengate Street and we went in the Katharine House Hospice Shop. We went on Market Square and we continued along Martin Street. Afterwards we cut through onto Eastgate Street. We saw First Potteries 35932 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35932 in Stafford

Another vehicle seen was Select 9 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select 9 in Stafford

Looking at the bus stop we could see that buses here were every half an hour and only back towards Newcastle. We saw Select 5 on layover.

Select 5 in Stafford

On the way to the car park we saw Chaserider 166 on layover.

Chaserider 166 in Stafford

Whilst we waited we saw Select 40 on layover.

Select 40 in Stafford

Once off the bus we had a look to see what else we might catch. We saw Chaserider 167 on a #405 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 167 in Stafford

A few minutes later we saw required Select 35 on layover.

Select 35 in Stafford

Another vehicle seen was Select 10 on layover.

Select 10 in Stafford

We turned right onto Cope Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street. Once out of the taxi we a visited the Superbowl. Matthew brought a cup of Coke and Matthew visited the toilet. We set off on foot along Riverside and we headed into Marks and Spencer. Matthew visited the toilet. We over the road and we walked over to Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and we waited for a bus back to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw required Select 27 on a #877 to Wolverhampton.

Select 27 in Stafford

Behind the was Select 22 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select 22 in Stafford

As few minutes later we saw Select 14 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select 14 in Stafford

Whilst we waited for a bus we spotted Arriva Midlands 3753 on a #5 to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 3753 in Stafford

A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 35938 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35938 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and down towards. The bus set off onto Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. We ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room. Later on we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we we around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's to put diesel in the car. Once we had filled up with diesel we set off onto London Road and we conrinued onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto the A500 and we headed North. We decided to come off onto the A527. We ran forwards into Chell. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527 and we ran up through Fegg Hayes and Brindley Ford. We went around the outskirts of Biddulph and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We parked up near to Wharf Road and set off. We walked around the corner around onto the High Street and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had Southern fried chicken strips with chips followed by chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we walked down the road to Sainsbury's where Matthew brought a Panda mask. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the the A527 and around Biddulph before going South through Knypersley and Brindley Ford. We through Pits Hill and Sandyford past the site of a new Burger King. I accidentally went too far around the roundabout and went into KFC we turned around and got back onto the roundabout. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Ball Green 25-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63172	Newcastle BS	Ball Green, Wilding Road	98	First Potteries
63171	Ball Green, Wilding Road	Newcastle BS	98	First Potteries
23	Newcastle BS	Clayton, Nuffield Hospital	9	D&G Bus
27	Clayton, Windermere Road	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
113	Newcastle BS	Meir, Broadway	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus and we spotted Stanton's of Stoke 579 UXR.

Stanton's of Stoke 579 UXR in Newcastle bus station

We walked up to the top end of the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 on a #98 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Ball Green before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We crawled into Longport past the site of the new petrol station and up the hill to Burslem. There was an unidentified Johnstons coach parked up on Newport Road. The road were still busy as we went up Moorland Road. We went over Smallthorne Roundabouts and down Ford Green Road. We continued Ford Green Road and up into Norton. We turned left onto Knypersley Road. We climbed the hill into Ball Green and we ran down the hill through Bemersley Road. We turned left onto Wilding Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we turned onto the Wilding Road and we stopped at the cafe Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down the Wilding Road and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We waited for a bus back to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #98 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Wilding Road. We turned left onto Whitfield Road and we ran down to Norton. We turned right onto Knypersley Road and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabout we turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem. We continued through Burslem to Longport and over the A500 and up Porthill Bank. We turned left at the roundabout and we ran through Wolstanton and May Bank into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout and we ran down Barracks Road and into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station to see what we could see. We saw First Potteries 69382.

First Potteries 69382 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 23 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 23 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Clayton. We set off onto Barracks Road. We crossed over the roundabout and we joined the Southbound A519. We turned left Stafford Ave and we turned right onto Clayton Lane. We turned right onto Stafford Crescent and we turned right onto Clayton Lane and we joined the Southbound A519. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot onto the A519 and we continued onto Seabridge Lane. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 27 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Chell Heath before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down onto Seabridge Lane and then back onto the A519 closer to Newcastle. We ran down the A519 into Newcastle and then on Barracks Road. We entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. The bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 113 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Broadway and we turned left onto the A520. We waied for a taxi back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along the A520 and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Longton to Fenton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffix lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw City Centre Central FE14 PBF. We continued along Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.